As the argo accelerated, the group quickly arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago. Hera handed Shusui to Brook: "When you reach Reverse Mountain, you can wait for a while. The Straw Hat Pirates will definitely pass through there. Captain Luffy is my younger brother, and his goal is also to become the Pirate King, sailing a full circle around the Grand Line."
Brook expressed some anticipation, "A full circle around the Grand Line, what a beautiful dream. Your younger brother, huh? Then I'll keep an eye out for him."
"Remember to give the sword to Zoro, the Moss-head on the ship. By the way, tell him that Kuina can already defeat pirates with bounties around 100 million, so he should work hard."
Brook nodded and left with the sword. Hera stretched and stored the argo into the City of Devouring Time: "Next, let's go find Sister Gion first."
Hera led her people to Grove 60, where the Marine Base was located, and instructed her crew: "Don't wander around aimlessly. If you go out, you must go in groups of two or three and keep your signal flares ready. Especially Islands 1 through 29—there are many Slave Traders there. You can go have fun after Grove 30."
Momousagi Gion saw that Hera had finally come to report. She pulled Hera over and vigorously rubbed her head: "Honestly, you were supposed to come to me, but you haven't reported once in over half a year. Do you even have your Sister Gion in your heart?"
Hera repeatedly pleaded for mercy: "There were just too many things to do. How could I not have Sister Gion in my heart? Look, haven't I come now?"
Gion just smiled, not taking Hera's words to heart: "You brat, you never visit unless you need something. Tell me, what's the matter this time?"
Hera stuck out her tongue: "You caught me. As expected, nothing can be hidden from Sister Gion. I was thinking that since I've recruited a few more crew members, I'd come over to get their identities settled. On the other hand, there's another matter—I heard the Celestial Dragons are coming."
Gion didn't think much of the first part, but hearing Hera inquiring about the Celestial Dragons, her expression immediately turned serious: "Why are you asking about that? The Celestial Dragons are nothing good. When the time comes, don't go out."
Hera shook her head: "I have my own plans. Don't worry, I won't side with those scumbags from the Celestial Dragons."
Gion became even more worried hearing this, even wondering if she should give Hera a couple of punches to snap her out of it: "You'd better think this through. Even if the Celestial Dragons come, the guard will be extremely tight. The World Government's CP Organizations will be fully mobilized, and it might even provoke the World Government to launch a Buster Call."
Hera said: "Don't worry, I'm just curious and I know my limits. Besides, I just want to know in advance; the arrival of the Celestial Dragons will surely be a massive event."
Gion sighed, knowing she couldn't dissuade Hera, and said: "Saint Charloss will be coming to the Human Auctioning House here in two weeks. CP0 has already arrived. No matter what you do, you must discuss it with me beforehand."
Hera nodded, indicating she understood.
Gion became curious again: "I heard from Vice Admiral Tsuru that you went to Sky Island. Well? Did you get the gold back?"
Hera nodded and excitedly took out a large pile of gold from her shadow. The brilliant light dazzled Gion's eyes. "This is for Sister Gion. Thank you for your support."
Gion reached out but then pulled back, shaking her head with difficulty: "You keep it. You've just started your adventure, and there are many places where you'll need money. Besides, I heard you set up some Inspector position in the four seas, which also requires funds."
Hera was indifferent: "Just take it. Don't worry, there's an entire Gold City on Sky Island."
Seeing Hera say this, Gion no longer hesitated and took the gold.
Seeing Gion put away the gold, Hera gave a mischievous grin: "Then let me introduce my new partners. Nami, Perona, come in."
Gion felt something was wrong as soon as she heard Perona's name. When she saw who entered, she felt her vision go dark and said fiercely to Hera: "You rascal, no wonder you gave me gold! Nami is one thing, but what's with Perona? No wonder Moriah is resigning from the Shichibukai—did you even snatch away his adopted daughter?"
Hera also felt a bit embarrassed. The World Government had just recruited Moriah as a Shichibukai, and she had beaten him up immediately after. It would indeed be a bit embarrassing if word got out.
"It's all the World Government's fault. My target was Moriah all along, why did they have to make him a Shichibukai?" Hera said fiercely, even throwing a few punches in the air to increase her credibility.
"When you went to fight him, did you really not know?" Gion glanced at Hera. She didn't believe that Hera, who was always well-informed, wouldn't know Moriah was becoming a Shichibukai.
Hera laughed awkwardly and said nothing.
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